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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1884
Page
5
The paper announces a collector and solicitor M. M. Folsom for Country Produce and asks subscribers to pay by cash or in produce. It warns of pressing debts, urges prompt payment, and lists various merchants and goods enticing subscribers to settle long-standing accounts.
A kaleidoscope of local items from Americus area: sugar cane demand, ill child of Bob Wheeler, fast Katie Putnam seats, wildlife catches, white cook wanted, and a postponed Albany military fair. Town news covers river trips, council actions, sewers, court, rail and bridge work, tax and guano notes, water access at artesian well, and various personal happenings including losses, illnesses, weddings, and property transactions.
Hon. C F Crisp and Hon. R M Hodge addressed a large audience at the courthouse on Wednesday noon. Crisp attacked the tariff, exposed “free trade” myths, and urged Democrats to vote. Hodge reported West Virginia going Democratic by 8000, praised by the crowd. The event stirred county Democrats and signaled Republican effort. Hancock plow stock touted as versatile and durable for farmers. Smithville cotton prices dispute over misquotes and actual quotes.
Saturday Captain T J Brannan and kin enjoyed a hearty seafood supper. During the night five family members fell ill, with no one able to summon a doctor until morning. Several remain under the attack. Baptist Association notes attendees and high turnout. Spelling quip mocks a critic and promotes John R Shaw's Fall and Winter Clothing.
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